Preneed Activities Preneed Activities Deferred Revenue Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred revenue, Gross	$ 1,989,232	$ 1,789,776
Amounts Due for Unfulfilled Performance Obligations	(570,418)	0
Deferred Revenue	$ 1,418,814	$ 1,789,776

Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP.

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